gearbox
gearbox
I put my gearbox into a refurbisher on Monday in anticipation of gettting it rebuilt. He just called saying the box is beyond repair, that the casing has been cracked in the past and repaired with glue. (would explain the leaks from it).
Anyone any idea where I can get one? Ace gearboxes tell me they don't have any. I've tried a few online breaker's yards but no response so far.
totally gutted. I was expecting to pay the best part of a grand for this repair, but unless I can get a box from somewhere I might have to go to VW
Anyone any idea where I can get one? Ace gearboxes tell me they don't have any. I've tried a few online breaker's yards but no response so far.
totally gutted. I was expecting to pay the best part of a grand for this repair, but unless I can get a box from somewhere I might have to go to VW
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it gets worse - I have a warranty (warranty direct) which covers the box. It had a whine for ages and started getting really bad - they said they wouldnt fix it for just being noisy, that it would have to break.
So I 'broke' it with some forceful gear-crunching and took it in for repair. They turned round and said the damage was caused by an oil leak, and if you read the fine print parts arent covered if they leak oil. Double bummer
So I 'broke' it with some forceful gear-crunching and took it in for repair. They turned round and said the damage was caused by an oil leak, and if you read the fine print parts arent covered if they leak oil. Double bummer
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Try TREVOR @ VOLKSPARES on 02087787766. I got my box off them about 7/8 months ago. He seemed to know a lot about the gti gearbox problems. I havn't had any problems with my new box (fingers crossed). Cheaper than ACE gearboxes as well.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
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Thats a shame what happened.
I may actually have a gearbox in the next few weeks as I have been offered an alternative engine and gearbox other than the Polo Gti one for my car. So both would need to come out, but there is nothing wrong with my box it doesn't whine at all.
I'd be looking to sell that if your interested?
I may actually have a gearbox in the next few weeks as I have been offered an alternative engine and gearbox other than the Polo Gti one for my car. So both would need to come out, but there is nothing wrong with my box it doesn't whine at all.
I'd be looking to sell that if your interested?
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Not a topic anyone likes posting about, but if those who have had to source a new box or had it reconditioned could update this thread http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... hp?t=27270 I think it would help those who are in need.
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Thanks, but kinda Need It now.Silva_B!tch_Owner wrote:Thats a shame what happened.
I may actually have a gearbox in the next few weeks
I can't believe I've had the car for 10 months and it's been running a gearbox that's casing has been held together with haraldite glue. Unbelievable, some people are total cheapskates.
I'll try Gloucerter Road Gearboxes in the morning, sounds promising.